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BOSTON, MA - JUNE 07: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on in the second period against the Boston Bruins in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on June 7, 2013 in Boston, United States. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) less

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 07: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on in the second period against the Boston Bruins in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs ... more

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Concussion will keep Crosby out of Game 4

PITTSBURGH — The Penguins' Sidney Crosby has been diagnosed with another concussion and will miss Game 4 of the Stanley Cup playoffs' Eastern Conference semifinal against Washington.

Crosby left in the first period of Monday's 3-2 overtime loss after getting cross-checked in the head by Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen.

The Penguins lead the series 2-1. Game 4 is Wednesday night.

Crosby has dealt with multiple concussions during his career, including one against Washington in the 2011 Winter Classic that he needed nearly two years to fully recover from. He also missed the first couple of weeks of this season with a concussion but returned to lead the NHL in goals as the Penguins try to win the Stanley Cup back-to-back.

Niskanen received a five-minute major and a game misconduct. The league decided against holding a hearing to determine whether the hit should be subject to review from the NHL's Department of Player Safety. Niskanen said following the game the hit was not intentional.

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